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Family Fun in Springfield, Illinois
If you’re looking for a great destination that offers a blend of history, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly fun, plan a trip to Springfield, Illinois. Known as the home of Abraham Lincoln, this charming city is packed with activities for all ages. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through some of the top activities and attractions that make Springfield a perfect getaway for families seeking memorable Midwest experiences. Even better, many of the things to see and do are inexpensive…
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Explore an Ancient Civilization at Cahokia Mounds
Long before Europeans arrived to America, the area just east St. Louis was home to an ancient culture. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in southern Illinois preserves the central section of the largest prehistoric Native American city north of Mexico. The city grew to cover 4,000 acres with a population of between ten and twenty thousand at its peak around 1100. Today the site preserves 70 of the original 120 earthen mounds built by pre-historic Native Americans. Dominating the site is Monks…